Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity (2015)
In 1935, 17-year-old aspiring actress Marsha Hunt was discovered in Hollywood. She signed with Paramount Pictures and went on to a flourishing career at MGM. She made 54 films in 17 years before a series of unfortunate events led to her being unfairly blacklisted. After the blacklist, she championed humanitarian causes, forging a career as one of Hollywood's first celebrity activists. She was the FIRST Angelina Jolie. As far back as 1955, Eleanor Roosevelt was a mentor of hers as they both worked tirelessly to support the work that the United Nations Association was accomplishing in this country. At age 96, Marsha continues to fight for causes she believes in. This film is a call to action for activists of all ages.
Director: Roger C. Memos
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: September 13, 2015
Cast
- Marsha Hunt - Self
- Leonard Maltin - Self
- Harry Belafonte - Self
- Norman Corwin - Self
- Valerie Harper - Self
- Bill A. Jones - Self
- Norman Lloyd - Self
- Patty McCormack - Self
- George McGovern - Self
- Anne Meara - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Stephon J. Litwinczuk
Editing: Katina Zinner
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity about?
- In 1935, 17-year-old aspiring actress Marsha Hunt was discovered in Hollywood. She signed with Paramount Pictures and went on to a flourishing career at MGM. She made 54 films in 17 years before a series of unfortunate events led to her being unfairly blacklisted. After the blacklist, she championed humanitarian causes, forging a career as one of Hollywood's first celebrity activists. She was the FIRST Angelina Jolie. As far back as 1955, Eleanor Roosevelt was a mentor of hers as they both worked tirelessly to support the work that the United Nations Association was accomplishing in this country. At age 96, Marsha continues to fight for causes she believes in. This film is a call to action for activists of all ages.
- Who directed Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity?
- Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity was directed by Roger C. Memos.
- Who stars in Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity?
- Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity stars Marsha Hunt, Leonard Maltin, Harry Belafonte, Norman Corwin, Valerie Harper, Bill A. Jones.
- How long is Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity?
- Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity?
- Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity is a Documentary film.
- Where was Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity produced?
- Marsha Hunt's Sweet Adversity was produced in United States of America.